Blake’s Busch Stadium Opening Day Takeover

Posted on March 28, 2024
Join WJBC’s Afternoon Host Blake for a LIVE broadcast from Busch Stadium on Opening Day. (Photo courtesy: St. Louis Cardinals)

Opening Day is here, with legendary home runs and a legendary station.

But this year, WJBC takes over Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

For the Cardinals first home game on April 4 – it’s Blake’s Busch Stadium Opening Day Takeover.

WJBC’s Afternoon Host Blake will be broadcasting live from Busch Stadium.

You can hear conversations with Cardinals players and broadcasters all morning long leading up to the Cardinals broadcast on WJBC.

Tune in April 4 – it’s Blake’s Busch Stadium Opening Day Takeover on WJBC.

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